Add 4/8 and 14/70
4/8 + 14/70 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
4/8 = 4 × 35/8 × 35 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
14/70 = 14 × 4/70 × 4 = 56/280 - Add the two like fractions:
140/280 + 56/280 = 140 + 56/280 = 196/280 - 196/280 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 4/8 + 14/70 = 7/10
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